Information Systems Specialist I - Vehicle Applications

Springfield, IL, US • Posted 60+ days ago • Updated 5 hours ago

Full Time

On-site

Illinois Secretary of State

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Skills

Flowchart
Auditing
Web Browsers
Interfaces
Data Processing
Data Flow
Documentation
Mainframe
IT Operations
COBOL
Training
Information Security
Computer Science
Information Systems
IT Project Management
Systems Design
Communication
Information Retrieval
Feasibility Study
Clarity
Graphics Design
IBM Rational
Organized
Problem Solving
Privacy
Recruiting
Management

Summary

Office of the Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias

Job Title: Information Systems Specialist I - Vehicle Applications
Division: Systems and Programming
Union: IFT
Location: 501 S 2nd St, Springfield, IL - Sangamon County
Salary: Salary $5,483.00 - commensurate with experience

Attention : Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States; the Office of the Secretary of State will not complete certification and/or sponsorship requests .

Overview:

Responsible for developing, modifying, and documenting complex COBOL programs, primarily for mainframe systems. This position requires expertise in system design, including creating detailed flowcharts, system definitions, and ensuring quality through advanced auditing procedures. The role also encompasses leading feasibility studies for system conversions, coordinating significant system and programming projects, and maintaining a thorough understanding of browser-based interfaces to mainframe programs. The job demands a deep commitment to accuracy, reliability, and efficiency in managing the technical aspects of application systems and data processing operations.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Architect and code new COBOL modules to meet specific Vehicles applications requirements. Integrate COBOL applications with other systems and platforms, ensuring seamless data flow. Periodically review and refactor existing COBOL code to improve efficiency and adapt to changing business needs.
Address and rectify any bugs or system malfunctions to ensure uninterrupted operations.
Maintain comprehensive documentation of code changes, system modifications, and updates for future reference. Ensure all development adheres to industry standards and best practices specific to COBOL and mainframe environments.
Work closely with cross-functional teams, including business analysts and IT operations, to gather requirements and ensure system alignment with business objectives. Provide technical expertise and guidance to junior developers and stakeholders on COBOL-related matters.
Completes necessary education, training and certifications to stay abreast of latest technologies effecting Illinois Secretary of State information security.
Travels as necessary for education and meetings.
Performs other duties as required or assigned.

Education and Experience:

Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to the completion of two years of college with coursework in the computer science field OR 2.5 years of technical systems and/or programming experience as would be gained as an Information Systems Technician OR any equivalent combination of education and experience and/or IT project management.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Requires working knowledge of systems design and implementation, including the way programs are written, compiled, and tested, the methods of operating computers, and the way data is transcribed into a form suitable for reading by computer.
Requires working knowledge of the devices for capturing data for computers and the means available for receiving and transmitting data from remote locations to a computer.
Requires working knowledge of the advantages and limitations of computer communication, and information retrieval systems as management information tools.
Requires working knowledge of the methods, procedures, and techniques of conducting feasibility studies for converting to computer applications.
Requires the ability to organize facts and findings, analyze data logically and to present results with clarity and comprehension, orally, in written or graphic form.
Requires the ability to use and understanding of appropriate methods, tools, applications, and processes.
Requires the ability to approach work in a rational and organized manner.
Requires the ability to exercise sound judgement in analyzing, appraising, evaluating, and solving problems of a procedural, organizational, administrative, and technical nature.
Requires ability to adhere to organizational standards for security, privacy, and ethics.
Requires willingness to travel and possession of a valid Illinois driver's license as required by individual positions within the class.
Requires the ability to lift, carry, and push/pull 0 - 50lbs.

Application Process:

Please visit to apply by completing the online application; you may also upload a resume or other attachments as needed.
Preference will be given to Illinois residents in the hiring and selection process, in accordance with the Illinois Secretary of State Merit Employment Code.
Questions regarding this posting or Illinois Secretary of State employment practices may be directed to Job Counselors at our Personnel offices in Chicago ) or Springfield ).

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Applicants must be lawfully authorized to work in the United States.
Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital or veteran status, or the presence of a non-job-related medical condition or disability.

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Dice Id: 91164192
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Posted 30+ days ago

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About Illinois Secretary of State

As the largest Secretary of State's office in the nation, the Illinois Secretary of State processes more transactions and is visited by more residents than any other.

The office, which oversees 25 different departments and nearly 4,000 employees, completes more than 30 million transactions and generates more than $3 billion in annual revenue, with more than $2.3 billion designated for state highway construction funds.

The Secretary of State also manages one of the state's largest databases, holding more than 2 billion records and keeping track of approximately 9 million drivers, 11 million registered vehicles and more than 1 million registered business entities. In addition, the office registers and monitors activities related to investment advisers, public officials and lobbyists.

The Secretary of State's office also serves to educate the public about traffic safety, impaired driving, securities fraud and financial literacy, organ and tissue donation, and voter rights and registration.

The Secretary of State's office provides security and maintains the buildings in the Capitol Complex and serves as the official record keeper of the General Assembly and the executive branch.

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